1630
oil
canvas
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
Dominant colour
Allegory of the Five Senses is a 1630 oil by Pietro Paolini, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Walters Art Museum.
This painting is a lively scene of five people gathered around a table. The group is diverse, with two men, two women, and a boy. They're all engaged in different activities, like playing a guitar, drinking from a jug, and smelling a flower. The atmosphere is lively and joyful. One interesting detail is the way the artist uses light and shadow to create depth and dimension in the scene. The figures are arranged in a way that creates a sense of movement and energy, drawing the viewer's eye around the composition. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to check out the work of Caravaggio, who was known for his use of chiaroscuro.
Pietro Paolini, called il Lucchese (3 June 1603 – 12 April 1681) was an Italian painter of the Baroque period.
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